Ask Ann: Real estate agent's network important asset

9:07 PM,
Jul. 20, 2013

Written by

Ann Hoke

As the digital age evolves and we find ourselves with more and more access to information, I've heard statements like: "Why do I need a real estate agent? I can sell my home online!"

Or from a buyer's perspective, "I can see pictures of homes and even arrange a personal showing online. Plus, I can Google everything I need to know about the house. Why would I need an agent?"

If this were true, real estate agents would certainly become an endangered species. While access to information has provided considerable benefits for both professionals and the general public, feeling as if you've become an ...